Senior Systems Engineer, ASDS Flight Test Lead

Job ID: 01870600Posted: Posted TodayStart Date: 2026-08-27Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-08-27 Country:United States of America Location:US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848 Position Role Type:Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start dateAt RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities (SE&TC) integrates, verifies, and validates our products. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. To accomplish this, we develop plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, develop test environments, and work together with our customers. What You Will DoPerform integration, verification, and field qualification testing to ensure the system under test performs according to specifications/requirements.Perform data collection activities, including review and analysis of data elements, and provide detailed reports of results. Trace and/or correct faults in mechanical or electronic systems. Familiarity with failure reporting, analysis, corrective action and/or fault tree analysis.Create/modify documentation in support of reviews associated with formal testing, which will include Test Plans and Procedures, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship (CTS), and Test Data Review (TDR) packages.20% travel requiredPlease note: This position requires you to work on site in Tucson. No remote work available.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelors in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics or Math and minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.Hardware Systems Integration experiencePlatform Integration/Flight Test experienceExperience evaluating requirements.Experience with troubleshooting and failure processExperience with Verification and Validation methodsExperience coordinating multiple team members schedules to meet critical Program needs.Qualifications We Prefer Experience in RF integration of hardware systems with high level of understanding of digital signal processing algorithms, advanced waveforms, antenna patterns, and techniques used in resource-constrained missile systems.Experience with RF spectral and temporal effects for sensor and backgrounds, including clutter, multipath, self-interference, grounding and shielding, and mitigation factors.Experience in integrating RF sensor output, either modulated waveforms or streams of digital samples used for real-time representation of RF scenes data collection / analysis (including Telemetry)Test Systems design experience and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, such as electrical, electronics, mechanical, software, and computer engineering.Experience in integration with test equipment, telemetry data analysis tools, and missile systems host platforms.Experience managing and presenting technical data to Stakeholders and Customer community, in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.Understanding and working knowledge of troubleshooting and failure processWhat We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Location: Tucson, AZAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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